Minister rejects child protection flak

The Tasmanian Opposition has raised concerns about the latest restructure of the Human Services Department, saying it is creating confusion for the most needy clients.

Liberal spokeswoman Jacquie Petrusma says there are now three ministers responsible for children, Labor's Lin Thorp and the Greens' Nick McKim and Cassy O'Connor.

She is concerned it means children at risk and young people with disabilities needing care outside the home will fall through the cracks.

"This restructure was actually pointed out to us by some constituents who are just very concerned that Human Services are being split up into different areas because it just means more bureaucrats at the top. These are actually foster carers who are doing it tough," she said.

The Human Services Minister Nick McKim rejects the criticism.

"What you've got are three people in Lin Thorp, Cassy O'Connor and I who are all absolutely dedicated to improving the services that Government delivers to people in areas like child protection, in areas like people living with disabilities and in the public housing sector," he said.

"I think that synergy has the potential to lead to far better outcomes."

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